Jay Bruce hits a home run on Opening Day as rain comes down around him.(Photo: Meg Vogel)

Reds forecast:

Wednesday, 7:10 p.m. The smallest chance for rain and thunderstorms Wednesday should come right after first pitch, along with temperatures near 70 degrees. The weather service predicts a 20 percent chance for rain and thunderstorms at 8 p.m. That chance increases to about 30 percent at 10 p.m., with more rain predicted overnight, according to the weather service.

Thursday, 12:35 p.m. Temperatures near 70 and a 60 percent chance for rain and thunderstorms. That should drop to about 40 percent in the afternoon after the game starts. Rain is likely throughout Thursday morning.

Friday, 7:10 p.m. Good news: The stormy week is predicted to come to an end before 1 p.m. Friday. It should be a little colder during the game with temperatures near 55 degrees around 7 p.m. Clear skies and just a 3 percent chance for rain also are forecast.

The weather service does not predict rain or thunderstorms for either games Saturday and Sunday.